Joanne Vogt

Funeral services for Joanne Jones Vogt, 75, of Lawrence, KS will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Private inurnment will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery Columbarium in Lawrence.  She died on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
 

She was born on May 22, 1935 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Dr. H. Penfield and Frances Foulkes Jones. She grew up in Lawrence, graduated from Lawrence High School and attended one year at Kansas University.
 

Ms. Vogt worked as a receptionist for the medical practice of Jones, Manahan & Reese for 27 years.
 

She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and was an avid bowler and a member of several bowling leagues.
 

She was married to Modena “Moe” Vogt on August 4, 1997 in Lawrence.  He survives of the Eudora Medicalodges.
 

Other survivors include a daughter, Renee Goolsby, of Gardner, KS, two sons; Billy Joe and wife, Mona Lisa Biberstein, Jr., of Corpus Christi, TX, George Penfield and wife, Jean Biberstein, of Avon Park, FL, a sister, Barbara McCrary, of Lawrence, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
 

The family suggests memorials in her name to the LMH Endowment Association for the Penny Jones Memorial Golf Tournament or to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
 

10 Condolences

  1. Judy Denny on March 10, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Our deepest sympathy



  2. Julie Jost Zajic on March 10, 2011 at 12:00 am

    So sorry about Joanne`s death. She was one of my favorite upper-classmen in highschool!
    Thinking of you Barbara, it`s hard to lose a sibling!



  3. Mandy on March 10, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I remember Joanne and her husband from bingo at the eagles she was such a nice lady. she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to her family.



  4. melba and dean hadl on March 10, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with all of the family.



  5. Jennifer Coleman on March 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    George and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are thinking of you during these difficult days. Hope to see you soon. Sincerely, George and Jennifer



  6. Mr. Kim R. Wrench on March 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dear Family,

    Please know that my thoughts and sympathy are with you all. I remember when I lived in Lawrence and how kind your Mom was when she met me.Billy Jo,Renee, and George know that I am praying for you all and I know that peace and comfort will come to you soon.

    Fondly,
    Mr. Kim R.Wrench



  7. Cohn's Family on March 12, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dear DJ, Renee, and George – We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Jo. Kelli let us know she had been taken to the hospital last Saturday and let us know of her passing. There is nothing we can say that will make this time easier for you, but know that your faith in God will assuage your grief and comfort you in knowing she is in a much better place and in peaceful reunion with her mom, dad, and sister. With much love and sympathy,
    Bill, Mike, David, and Parker.



  8. Cohn's Family on March 12, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dear DJ, Renee, and George – We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Jo. Kelli let us know she had been taken to the hospital last Saturday and let us know of her passing. There is nothing we can say that will make this time easier for you, but know that your faith in God will assuage your grief and comfort you in knowing she is in a much better place and in peaceful reunion with her mom, dad, and sister. With much love and sympathy,
    Bill, Mike, David, and Parker.



  9. Carla Amerine Westheffer on March 12, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Renee and all of the family,
    I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed your mother and her wonderful sense of humor and joy for life. With warmest thoughts and prayers,
    Carla Amerine Westheffer



  10. Rick Farrier on March 14, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Sorry to hear about your MOM I knew her well our thought are with you all I will pray for you take care and god bless you



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